Food Services

Whether for a business lunch, meeting with friends, quick coffee, breakfast or take-out sandwich, the Canadian Museum of History offers endless possibilities at an unrivaled venue. Visit our Catering and Banquets page or Facility Rentals page for your private events.

We are sure you can understand why eating and drinking are not permitted beyond the designated areas.

Museum members receive a 10% discount at the Panorama Café, Bistro Boréal and Café Express.

Panorama Café

Visiting the Museum? Work nearby? Access to the Café is effortless, from outside or inside the Museum! A wide range of breakfast, lunch, snack options, and take-out food are available.

You can access the Café from outside, using the Grand Stairway as you enter from Laurier Street, or via the elevators or escalators overlooking the prestigious Grand Hall. In summer months, you can dine on the outdoor terrace with its breathtaking view of Parliament Hill and the Ottawa River. In winter months, massive bay windows flood the room with light and offer a stunning view.

Hours of Operation

No time to eat in?
We offer a wide variety of prepared take-out sandwiches and salads.

Want to start your day off right with breakfast?
We have all your favourites… Come try them today!

Looking for a reasonably priced, sit-down lunch with something for everyone?
Try our classics from the Grill, daily selection of hot or cold sandwiches and soups, Salad Bar, pizzas and meals prepared on site.

Thirsty?
Small and big appetites will find many items from which to choose.

Group Bookings

Panorama Café is available for student and tour groups visiting the Ottawa/Gatineau area and the Canadian Museum of History.

The Café can comfortably accommodate student and tour groups of 200 for breakfasts, lunch and dinner. During spring, summer and fall, your group can also enjoy Panorama Café’s terrace, with its breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill.

For more information, or to book your group at Panorama Café, please contact our Catering and Banquets department at 819-776-7012 or 819-776-7087.

Plan an Event

The Panorama Café is available for private parties as well as student and tour groups, etc.

The Panorama Café can comfortably accommodate up to 160 for meals, business meetings or weddings. In summer, your group can also enjoy our terrace, with its breathtaking views of the Ottawa River and Parliament Hill.

For more information, please contact our Facility Rentals office at 819-776-7018 or our Catering and Banquets Department at 819-776-7012 or 819-776-7087.

Hours of Operation

Beverage on the move

We created the Beverage on the move easy take-out option for our on-the-go customers. As an easy take-out option with eight coffees, the Beverage on the move thermos lasts two hours and is all you need for your informal meetings.

$19.95
Milk, sugar and cups included

Order today at 819-776-7070 or in person at 100 Laurier Street

Group Bookings

Just a few short steps from the Museum’s CINÉ+, Café Express is available to book for student and tour groups visiting Ottawa/Gatineau and the Canadian Museum of History. Choose from great CINÉ+ movie packages (Popcorn…) and contact our Catering and Banquets department at 819 776-7012 or 819 776-7087.